Illinois politicians have been busy the past few days bogged down by a heavy committee week with an influx of bills and amendments. Funding and bi-partisan support are critical during this time, neither of which Illinois seems to have much of. State Senator Steve McClure discusses some of the “outlandish” bills that are making their rounds, critical funding needs, and updates on his work being done. Close to home, Senate Bill 98, regarding students committing sexual assault at school or on school grounds, is still needing attention to keep it moving forward.

Other bills Illinois State Senators are concerning themselves with, are turning some heads. McClure talks about two bills in particular involving assisted suicide and allowing sexual predators to live that much closer to your kids schools.

The bills being looked at don’t stop there. Townships in Illinois with under 50,000 people in population, may be lost, if the bill looking to consolidate them passes.

New Salem is visited by over 400,000 people worldwide, McClure says the site has been needing work now for decades. McClure is fighting for necessary funding to bring New Salem the renovations it needs.

Find out more about these bills at www.ilga.gov. Learn more about State Senator Steve McClure at www.senatormcclure.com. 

Steve McClure appeared as a guest on the WTIM Morning Show.